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Athletes, coaches, opponents express grief over death of OSU coaches on Twitter

OSU PLANE CRASH — Oklahoma State athletes and coaches as well as opponents and fans took to Twitter on Friday to express their grief over the loss of OSU women's basketball coach Kurt Budke and assistant coach Miranda Serna.

When the news that broke Friday morning that Oklahoma State women's basketball coach Kurt Budke and assistant Miranda Serna were killed in a plane crash in Arkansas Thursday night, many sports figures went to Twitter to send their thoughts, prayers and condolences the OSU community.

Here is a compilation of those messages:

OSU football coach Mike Gundy: "My thoughts and prayers are with the families of Kurt, Miranda and @OSUCowgirlHoops."

OSU quarterback Brandon Weeden: "My thoughts and prayers go out to the Budke and Serna families. 2 great people #osufamily"

OSU wide receiver Justin Blackmon: "Thoughts and prayers go out to Budke and Serna family #inshock"

OSU wide receiver Isaiah Anderson: “Tomorrow is never promised so make the most of every opportunity. Keeping budke and serna in our prayers #weinthistogether #cowboynation”

Former OSU offensive lineman/Seattle Seahawks tackle Russell Okung: “Amazing how we go to sleep every night thinking we are guaranteed to wake up the next morning. My heart goes out to all of their families.”